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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the tail gate trim. Refer to TAILGATE .
  3. Remove the tail gate handle rod, actuator rod and key rod.
  4. Remove the unlatch actuator assembly (A) after removing the connector and nuts (3 EA).
    Fig 1: Unlatch Actuator Assembly
    G07389937Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the tail gate handle rod (A) and connector (B) from the cinching latch assembly (C).
    Fig 2: Tail Gate Handle Rod/Connector & Cinching Latch Assembly
    G07389938Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the latch mounting screws (3 EA) and cinching latch assembly (A) from the tail gate.
    Fig 3: Cinching Latch Assembly
    G07389939Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Check the power tail gate for normal operation.
    • Check the normal operating whenever a power tailgate component is removed or replaced. If the chime sound is heard, check the DTC, wiring harness and cable connections.
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